2008 HONDA S2000 parking brake

This section gives inf ormation about
the controls and displays that
contribute to the daily operation of
your vehicle. All the essential
controls are within easy reach............................
Control Locations .44
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Instrument Panel .45
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Instrument Panel Indicators .46
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Gauges .53
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Odometer .53
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Trip meter .53
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Select Button .53
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Fuel Gauge .54
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Check Fuel Cap Message .54
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Temperature Gauge .55
Outside Temperature
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Indicator .55
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Maintenance Minder .56
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Clock .56
Controls Near the Steering ...........................................
Wheel .57
Windshield Wipers and
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Washers .58
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Turn Signal and Headlights .59
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Instrument Panel Brightness .60
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Hazard Warning Button .60
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Rear Window Def ogger .61
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Keys and Locks .62
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Immobilizer System .63
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Ignition Switch .64
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Power Door Locks .65 ................................................
Trunk .65
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Emergency Trunk Opener .66
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Remote Transmitter .67
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Seats .69
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Power Windows .70
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Convertible Top .72
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Removable Hardtop .78
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Mirrors .87
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Parking Brake .88
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Interior Convenience Items .89
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Beverage Holder .90
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Accessory Power Socket .90
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Console Compartments .91
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Audio Panel .91
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Dashboard Lower Pocket .92
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Interior Light .92
Instruments and Controls
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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Control L ocations
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POWER WINDOW
SWITCHES
ACCESSORY POWER SOCKETREAR WINDOW DEFOGGER BUTTONHAZARD WARNING
BUTTON
POWER DOOR
LOCK
PARKING BRAKE
MANUAL
TRANSMISSION CRUISE CONTROL
BUTTONS
HOOD RELEASE HANDLE
HEATING/COOLING CONTROLS
AUDIO SYSTEM
ROOF SWITCH
MIRROR
CONTROLS
(P.130)
(P.65)
(P.70)
(P.87)
(P.147) (P.73)
U.S. S2000 model is shown. (P.90)(P.61) (P.60)
(P.88)
(P.104)
(P.124)
(P.96,100)
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The U.S. instrument panel is shown. Dif f erences f or the Canadian models are noted in the text.
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2 : Only on CR models. CR models are not available in Canada.
Instrument Panel
Inst rument s and Cont rols
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TRUNK-OPEN INDICATOR
IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM INDICATOR
ANTI-LOCK BRAKE
SYSTEM (ABS)
INDICATOR
DOOR-OPEN INDICATOR
VEHICLE STABILITY
ASSIST (VSA) SYSTEM
INDICATOR
(P.50)
(P.50)
(P.47)
(P.46) CHARGING SYSTEM INDICATORLOW OIL PRESSURE INDICATOR MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP CRUISE CONTROL INDICATOR (P.47)
(P.47) (P.47)
(P.49) (P.47)
(P.48)
(P.49)
SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM
INDICATOR
VSA ACTIVATION INDICATOR
OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR
TURN SIGNAL AND HAZARD WARNING
INDICATORS
MAINTENANCE MINDER INDICATOR(P.50)
INFORMATION DISPLAY
HIGH BEAM INDICATORTPMS INDICATOR
(P.48) DAYTIME RUNNING
LIGHTS INDICATOR
LOW TIRE PRESSURE
INDICATOR (P.49)
LOW FUEL
INDICATOR
SEAT BELT REMINDER
INDICATOR
ELECTRIC
POWER
STEERING (EPS)
INDICATOR
(P.48)
PARKING BRAKE AND
BRAKE SYSTEM INDICATOR (P.51)
(P.51)
(P.52)
PEAK POWER INDICATOR (P.53,161)
(P.55)
(P.46,220) (P.46,218)
(P.46,218) (P.47,219)
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The instrument panel has many
indicators to give you important
inf ormation about your vehicle.This indicator has two f unctions:
Itcomesonwhenyouturnthe
ignition switch to the ON (II)
position. It is a reminder to check
the parking brake. A beeper
sounds if you drive with the
parking brake not f ully released.
Driving with the parking brake not
f ully released can damage the
brakes and tires.
If you turn the ignition switch to the
ON (II) position bef ore f astening
your seat belts, the beeper sounds,
and the indicator f lashes. If you do
not fasten your seat belts before the
beeper stops, the indicator stops
f lashing but remains on. If this indicator comes on when the
engine is running, the battery is not
being charged. For more inf ormation,
see page .
The engine can be severely damaged
if this indicator f lashes or stays on
when the engine is running. For
more information, see page .
If either of you do not f asten your
seat belt while driving, the beeper
will sound and the indicator will f lash
again at regular intervals. For more
inf ormation, see page .
If your passenger does not f asten
their seat belt, the indicator comes
on about 6 seconds af ter the ignition
switch is turned to the ON (II)
position.
If it stays on after you have fully
released the parking brake while
the engine is running, or if it
comes on while driving, there
could be a problem with the brake
system. For more inf ormation, see
page .
This indicator comes on when you
turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position. It reminds you and your
passenger to f asten your seat belts.
A beeper also sounds if you and your
passenger have not f astened your
seat belts.
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218 220
Instrument Panel Indicators
Seat Belt Reminder
Indicator Parking Brake and
Brake System
Indicator
Charging System
Indicator
L ow Oil Pressure
Indicator
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If this indicator comes on when the
ignition switch is turned to the ON
(II) position and the parking brake is
released, it means there is a problem
in the high beam headlight’s circuit.
Have your vehicle checked by your
dealer.
Driving with the power steering
system continuously overheating can
cause system damage.
The lef t or right turn signal indicator
blinks when you signal a lane change
or turn. If the indicator does not
blink or blinks rapidly, it usually
means one of the turn signal bulbs is
burned out (see page ). Replace
the bulb as soon as possible, since
other drivers cannot see that you are
signaling.
When you press the hazard warning
button, both turn signal indicators
blink. All turn signals on the outside
of the vehicle should f lash.
This indicator normally comes on
when you turn the ignition to the ON
(II) position and goes of f af ter the
engine starts. If it comes on at any
other time, there is a problem in the
electric power steering system. If
this happens, stop the vehicle in a
saf e place and turn of f the engine.
Reset the system by restarting the
engine. The indicator will not turn
of f immediately. If it does not go of f
after driving a short distance, or
comes on again while driving, take
the vehicle to your dealer to have it
checked. With the indicator on, the
EPS may be turned of f , making the
vehicle harder to steer.
If the power steering system
overheats while driving, the assist is
reduced and steering may f eel
slightly harder.
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Instrument Panel Indicators
‘‘Daytime Running
Lights’’ Indicator
Turn Signal and
Hazard Warning
Indicators
Electric Power Steering
(EPS) Indicator
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Push down on the
lever to signal a lef t turn and up to
signal a right turn. To signal a lane
change, push lightly on the lever,
and hold it. The lever will return to
center when you release it or
complete a turn.
Turning the
switch to the ‘‘ ’’ position turns
on the parking lights, taillights,
instrument panel lights, side-marker
lights, and rear license plate lights.
Turning the switch to the ‘‘ ’’
position turns on the headlights. If
you leave the lights on with the key
removed f rom the ignition switch,
you will hear a reminder buzzer
when you open the driver’s door.
Turn Signal
Of f
Parking and indicator lights
Headlights on
High beams
Flashhighbeams Push the lever
f orward until you hear a click. The
high beam indicator will come on
(see page ). Pull the lever back to
return to the low beams.
To f lash the high beams, pull the
lever back lightly, then release it.
The high beams will stay on as long
as you hold the lever back.
With the headlight switch off, the
high beam headlights and the high
beam indicator come on with
reduced brightness when you turn
the ignition switch to the ON (II)
position and release the parking
brake. They remain on until you turn
the ignition switch of f , even if you
set the parking brake.
The headlights revert to normal
operation when you turn them on
with the switch.
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Turn Signal
Headlights On High Beams
Daytime Running L ights
Turn Signals and Headlights
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The buttons in the lower left corner
of the instrument panel adjust the
brightness of the display in f ive steps.
Push the or button five times
to see the f ull range. To reduce glare at night, the
instrument panel illumination dims
when you turn the light switch to the
or position.
Push the red button next to the
parking brake to turn on the hazard
warning lights (f our-way f lashers).
This causes all f our outside turn
signals and both indicators in the
instrument panel to f lash. Use the
hazard warning lights if you need to
park in a dangerous area near heavy
traffic, or if your vehicle is disabled.
Adjust the brightness to the desired
level with the headlight switch of f ,
and also with the headlight switch on.
Both settings will remain at those
levels until you change them.
With the headlight switch on, you
can switch the display to f ull daytime
brightness by pushing and holding
the button. Push the button to
return the display to the original
brightness.
Instrument Panel Brightness Hazard Warning Button
Instrument Panel Brightness, Hazard Warning Button
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Bef ore operating the convertible top,
make sure the vehicle is parked on
level ground, the rear def ogger is of f ,
and there is enough clearance above
the top.Apply the parking brake. The
convertible top will not operate
unless the parking brake is f ully
engaged.
Thereisalatchoneachside.Push
in the tabs, and pull the locking
levers down.
Turn the ignition switch to the ON
(II) position.
It is advisable to raise the top
whenever you park the vehicle. This
helps to protect the vehicle f rom
unexpected weather changes, and
f rom thef t of your valuables.
The convertible top on your vehicle
lowers and raises electrically.
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Except CR modelsLowering the Convertible Top
Convertible Top
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LATCH TAB
LOCKING LEVER
Park your vehicle in the shade
whenever possible. Extended
exposure to sunlight can cause the
convertible top to deteriorate.
Do not operate the convertible top if
the vehicle is on a jack, a hoist, or on
jack stands.
Never drive the vehicle with the
convertible top half open.
Do not operate the top if it is wet,
dirty, or covered with ice or snow.
Do not operate the convertible top in
f reezing weather. Y ou can damage
the material and the mechanism.
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